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Stand-Your-Ground Law Clears the Senate!

Moments ago, Stand-Your-Ground law passed through the Iowa Senate by a vote of 33-17, thanks to an avalanche of calls and emails from you!

What’s more, despite the efforts of many legislators, it passed with NO weakening amendments.

That means that not only did we get Stand-Your-Ground legislation, but also:

>>> Removal of the ridiculous law that makes it a crime for parents and grandparents to decide when to teach their children to shoot a pistol.

>>> Emergency powers legislation that would remove the Governor’s ability to ‘suspend’ your gun rights during a natural disaster. >>> Pre-Emption reform language that would prohibit cities and counties from enacting their own gun ban.

>>> Permit confidentiality language that would protect a gun owners right to privacy.

>>> Language that removes the ban on carrying a handgun in the Iowa Capitol for anyone who has a permit. >>> Streamlining the permit and renewal process.

>>> Provisions to allow for Short Barreled Rifles (SBR’s) in accordance with federal law.

And let me tell you, the anti-gunners were furious!

But at the end of the day, there’s nothing that anti-gunners can do right now to defeat the bill after you crushed their caucus last fall in the elections!

While no substantive amendments were added to the bill, there was a ‘tech amendment’ added to the bill that adjusted some of the costs of permits, and clarified some confusing language in another section of the bill.

This means that the bill has to go back to the House for a final vote — something that will likely happen fast.

So it’s time for another round of calls and emails into the House, urging your legislator to vote ‘YES’ on Stand-Your-Ground law by supporting HF517.

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